2024-2031 Report on Global Inflight Catering Market by Player, Region, Type, Application and Sales Channel
Exclusive deal : 20% Instant discount on Direct purchases! Don't wait—claim your discount today!
The global Inflight Catering market size is estimated to be $18.7 billion in 2023, and Market IntelliX analysts predict it will reach $29.4 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period from 2023 to 2031.
This report studies the Inflight Catering market, covering market size for segment by type (Major Meal, Minor Meal, etc.), by application (Economy Class, Business Class, etc.), by sales channel (Direct Channel, Distribution Channel), by player (LSG Group, Cathay Pacific Catering Services, Dubai National Air Travel Agency (dnata), SATS, Newrest, etc.) and by region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America and Middle East & Africa).
This report provides detailed historical analysis of global market for Inflight Catering from 2018-2023, and provides extensive market forecasts from 2024-2031 by region/country and subsectors. It covers the sales/revenue/value, gross margin, historical growth and future perspectives in the Inflight Catering market.
Leading Players of Inflight Catering including:
LSG Group
Cathay Pacific Catering Services
Dubai National Air Travel Agency (dnata)
SATS
Newrest
China Eastern Air Catering Investment
Saudi Airlines Catering Company (SAAC)
Emirates Flight Catering
Flying Food Group
Royal Holdings
Abby’s Aircraft Catering Service
Air Culinaire Worldwide
Air Fayre
Air Gourmet
ANA Catering Service
Do & Co
Gategroup
IGS Catering Services
Jetfiniity Newrest International
Journey Group
On Air Dining
UpperSky Catering
Market split by Type:
Major Meal
Minor Meal
Market split by Application:
Economy Class
Business Class
First Class
Market split by Sales Channel:
Direct Channel
Distribution Channel
Market split by Region/Country:
North America (United States and Canada)
Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, and Russia, etc.)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Australia, and Southeast Asia, etc.)
South America (Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina, etc.)
Middle East & Africa (Turkey, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa, etc.)
If you have any special requirements, please let us know and we can provide you the customized report as you want.
Chapter 1 Inflight Catering Market Overview
1.1 Inflight Catering Definition
1.2 Global Inflight Catering Market Size Status and Outlook (2018-2031)
1.3 Global Inflight Catering Market Size Comparison by Region (2018-2031)
1.4 Global Inflight Catering Market Size Comparison by Type (2018-2031)
1.5 Global Inflight Catering Market Size Comparison by Application (2018-2031)
1.6 Global Inflight Catering Market Size Comparison by Sales Channel (2018-2031)
1.7 Inflight Catering Market Dynamics
1.7.1 Market Drivers/Opportunities
1.7.2 Market Challenges/Risks
1.7.3 Market News (Merger/Acquisition/Expansion)
1.7.4 Key Trends in Inflight Catering Market
Chapter 2 Inflight Catering Market Competition by Player
2.1 Global Inflight Catering Sales and Market Share by Player (2021-2023)
2.2 Global Inflight Catering Revenue and Market Share by Player (2021-2023)
2.3 Global Inflight Catering Average Price by Player (2021-2023)
2.4 Players Competition Situation & Trends
2.5 Conclusion of Segment by Player
Chapter 3 Inflight Catering Market Segment by Type
3.1 Global Inflight Catering Market by Type
3.1.1 Major Meal
3.1.2 Minor Meal
3.2 Global Inflight Catering Sales and Market Share by Type (2018-2023)
3.3 Global Inflight Catering Revenue and Market Share by Type (2018-2023)
3.4 Global Inflight Catering Average Price by Type (2018-2023)
3.5 Conclusion of Segment by Type
Chapter 4 Inflight Catering Market Segment by Application
4.1 Global Inflight Catering Market by Application
4.1.1 Economy Class
4.1.2 Business Class
4.1.3 First Class
4.2 Global Inflight Catering Revenue and Market Share by Application (2018-2023)
4.3 Conclusion of Segment by Application
Chapter 5 Inflight Catering Market Segment by Sales Channel
5.1 Global Inflight Catering Market by Sales Channel
5.1.1 Direct Channel
5.1.2 Distribution Channel
5.2 Global Inflight Catering Revenue and Market Share by Sales Channel (2018-2023)
5.3 Conclusion of Segment by Sales Channel
Chapter 6 Inflight Catering Market Segment by Region & Country
6.1 Global Inflight Catering Market Size and CAGR by Region (2018-2031)
6.2 Global Inflight Catering Sales and Market Share by Region (2018-2023)
6.3 Global Inflight Catering Revenue and Market Share by Region (2018-2023)
6.4 North America
6.4.1 North America Market by Country
6.4.2 North America Inflight Catering Market Share by Type
6.4.3 North America Inflight Catering Market Share by Application
6.4.4 United States
6.4.5 Canada
6.5 Europe
6.5.1 Europe Market by Country
6.5.2 Europe Inflight Catering Market Share by Type
6.5.3 Europe Inflight Catering Market Share by Application
6.5.4 Germany
6.5.5 UK
6.5.6 France
6.5.7 Italy
6.5.8 Spain
6.5.9 Russia
6.6 Asia-Pacific
6.6.1 Asia-Pacific Market by Country
6.6.2 Asia-Pacific Inflight Catering Market Share by Type
6.6.3 Asia-Pacific Inflight Catering Market Share by Application
6.6.4 China
6.6.5 Japan
6.6.6 Korea
6.6.7 India
6.6.8 Southeast Asia
6.6.9 Australia
6.7 South America
6.7.1 South America Market by Country
6.7.2 South America Inflight Catering Market Share by Type
6.7.3 South America Inflight Catering Market Share by Application
6.7.4 Brazil
6.7.5 Mexico
6.7.6 Argentina
6.7.7 Colombia
6.8 Middle East & Africa
6.8.1 Middle East & Africa Market by Country
6.8.2 Middle East & Africa Inflight Catering Market Share by Type
6.8.3 Middle East & Africa Inflight Catering Market Share by Application
6.8.4 Turkey
6.8.5 UAE
6.8.6 Saudi Arabia
6.8.7 South Africa
6.9 Conclusion of Segment by Region
Chapter 7 Profile of Leading Inflight Catering Players
7.1 LSG Group
7.1.1 Company Snapshot
7.1.2 Product/Service Offered
7.1.3 Business Performance (Sales, Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share)
7.2 Cathay Pacific Catering Services
7.3 Dubai National Air Travel Agency (dnata)
7.4 SATS
7.5 Newrest
7.6 China Eastern Air Catering Investment
7.7 Saudi Airlines Catering Company (SAAC)
7.8 Emirates Flight Catering
7.9 Flying Food Group
7.10 Royal Holdings
7.11 Abby’s Aircraft Catering Service
7.12 Air Culinaire Worldwide
7.13 Air Fayre
7.14 Air Gourmet
7.15 ANA Catering Service
7.16 Do & Co
7.17 Gategroup
7.18 IGS Catering Services
7.19 Jetfiniity Newrest International
7.20 Journey Group
7.21 On Air Dining
7.22 UpperSky Catering
Chapter 8 Upstream and Downstream Analysis of Inflight Catering
8.1 Industrial Chain of Inflight Catering
8.2 Upstream of Inflight Catering
8.3 Downstream of Inflight Catering
Chapter 9 Development Trend of Inflight Catering (2024-2031)
9.1 Global Inflight Catering Market Size (Sales and Revenue) Forecast (2024-2031)
9.2 Global Inflight Catering Market Size and CAGR Forecast by Region (2024-2031)
9.3 Global Inflight Catering Market Size and CAGR Forecast by Type (2024-2031)
9.4 Global Inflight Catering Market Size and CAGR Forecast by Application (2024-2031)
9.5 Global Inflight Catering Market Size and CAGR Forecast by Sales Channel (2024-2031)
Chapter 10 Appendix
10.1 Research Methodology
10.2 Data Sources
10.3 Disclaimer
10.4 Analysts Certification
Tables & Figures:
List of Tables and Figures
Figure Inflight Catering Example
Figure Global Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) Status and Outlook (2018-2031)
Figure Global Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) Comparison by Region (2018-2031)
Figure Global Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) Comparison by Type (2018-2031)
Figure Global Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) Comparison by Application (2018-2031)
Figure Global Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) Comparison by Sales Channel (2018-2031)
Table Global Inflight Catering Sales by Player (2021-2023)
Table Global Inflight Catering Sales Market Share by Player (2021-2023)
Figure Global Inflight Catering Sales Market Share by Player in 2023
Table Global Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) by Player (2021-2023)
Table Global Inflight Catering Revenue Market Share by Player (2021-2023)
Figure Global Inflight Catering Revenue Market Share by Player in 2023
Table Global Inflight Catering Average Price by Player (2021-2023)
Figure Global Inflight Catering Average Price by Player in 2023
Figure Global Inflight Catering Players Competition Situation – Top 5 Players’ Revenue Market Share in 2021
Figure Global Inflight Catering Players Competition Trends – Top 5 Players’ Revenue Market Share in 2023
Figure Example of Major Meal
Figure Global Major Meal Revenue (Million $) and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Example of Minor Meal
Figure Global Minor Meal Revenue (Million $) and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Table Global Inflight Catering Sales by Type (2018-2023)
Table Global Inflight Catering Sales Market Share by Type (2018-2023)
Figure Global Inflight Catering Sales Market Share by Type in 2023
Table Global Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) by Type (2018-2023)
Table Global Inflight Catering Revenue Market Share by Type (2018-2023)
Figure Global Inflight Catering Revenue Market Share by Type in 2023
Table Global Inflight Catering Average Price by Type (2018-2023)
Figure Global Inflight Catering Average Price by Type in 2023
Table Leading Players of Inflight Catering by Type in 2023
Figure Example of Economy Class
Figure Global Inflight Catering for Economy Class Revenue (Million $) and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Example of Business Class
Figure Global Inflight Catering for Business Class Revenue (Million $) and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Example of First Class
Figure Global Inflight Catering for First Class Revenue (Million $) and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Table Global Inflight Catering Sales by Application (2018-2023)
Table Global Inflight Catering Sales Market Share by Application (2018-2023)
Figure Global Inflight Catering Sales Market Share by Application in 2023
Table Leading Consumers of Inflight Catering by Application in 2023
Figure Example of Direct Channel
Figure Global Inflight Catering for Direct Channel Revenue (Million $) and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Example of Distribution Channel
Figure Global Inflight Catering for Distribution Channel Revenue (Million $) and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Table Global Inflight Catering Revenue by Sales Channel (2018-2023)
Table Global Inflight Catering Revenue Market Share by Sales Channel (2018-2023)
Figure Global Inflight Catering Revenue Market Share by Sales Channel in 2023
Table Leading Distributors/Dealers of Inflight Catering by Sales Channel in 2023
Table Global Inflight Catering Market Size and CAGR by Region (2018-2031)
Table Global Inflight Catering Sales by Region (2018-2023)
Table Global Inflight Catering Sales Market Share by Region (2018-2023)
Figure Global Inflight Catering Sales Market Share by Region in 2023
Table Global Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) by Region (2018-2023)
Table Global Inflight Catering Revenue Market Share by Region (2018-2023)
Figure Global Inflight Catering Revenue Market Share by Region in 2023
Table North America Inflight Catering Sales by Country (2018-2023)
Figure North America Inflight Catering Sales Market Share by Country (2018-2023)
Table North America Inflight Catering Revenue by Country (2018-2023)
Figure North America Inflight Catering Revenue Market Share by Country (2018-2023)
Figure North America Inflight Catering Market Share by Type in 2023
Figure North America Inflight Catering Market Share by Application in 2023
Figure United States Inflight Catering Sales and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure United States Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Canada Inflight Catering Sales and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Canada Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Table Europe Inflight Catering Sales by Country (2018-2023)
Figure Europe Inflight Catering Sales Market Share by Country (2018-2023)
Table Europe Inflight Catering Revenue by Country (2018-2023)
Figure Europe Inflight Catering Revenue Market Share by Country (2018-2023)
Figure Europe Inflight Catering Market Share by Type in 2023
Figure Europe Inflight Catering Market Share by Application in 2023
Figure Germany Inflight Catering Sales and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Germany Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure UK Inflight Catering Sales and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure UK Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure France Inflight Catering Sales and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure France Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Italy Inflight Catering Sales and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Italy Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Spain Inflight Catering Sales and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Spain Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Russia Inflight Catering Sales and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Russia Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Table Asia-Pacific Inflight Catering Sales by Country (2018-2023)
Figure Asia-Pacific Inflight Catering Sales Market Share by Country (2018-2023)
Table Asia-Pacific Inflight Catering Revenue by Country (2018-2023)
Figure Asia-Pacific Inflight Catering Revenue Market Share by Country (2018-2023)
Figure Asia-Pacific Inflight Catering Market Share by Type in 2023
Figure Asia-Pacific Inflight Catering Market Share by Application in 2023
Figure China Inflight Catering Sales and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure China Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Japan Inflight Catering Sales and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Japan Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Korea Inflight Catering Sales and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Korea Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure India Inflight Catering Sales and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure India Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Southeast Asia Inflight Catering Sales and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Southeast Asia Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Australia Inflight Catering Sales and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Australia Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Table South America Inflight Catering Sales by Country (2018-2023)
Figure South America Inflight Catering Sales Market Share by Country (2018-2023)
Table South America Inflight Catering Revenue by Country (2018-2023)
Figure South America Inflight Catering Revenue Market Share by Country (2018-2023)
Figure South America Inflight Catering Market Share by Type in 2023
Figure South America Inflight Catering Market Share by Application in 2023
Figure Brazil Inflight Catering Sales and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Brazil Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Mexico Inflight Catering Sales and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Mexico Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Argentina Inflight Catering Sales and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Argentina Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Colombia Inflight Catering Sales and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Colombia Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Table Middle East & Africa Inflight Catering Sales by Country (2018-2023)
Figure Middle East & Africa Inflight Catering Sales Market Share by Country (2018-2023)
Table Middle East & Africa Inflight Catering Revenue by Country (2018-2023)
Figure Middle East & Africa Inflight Catering Revenue Market Share by Country (2018-2023)
Figure Middle East & Africa Inflight Catering Market Share by Type in 2023
Figure Middle East & Africa Inflight Catering Market Share by Application in 2023
Figure Turkey Inflight Catering Sales and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Turkey Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure UAE Inflight Catering Sales and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure UAE Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Saudi Arabia Inflight Catering Sales and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure Saudi Arabia Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure South Africa Inflight Catering Sales and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Figure South Africa Inflight Catering Revenue (Million $) and Growth Rate (2018-2023)
Table Company Snapshot of LSG Group
Table Inflight Catering Introduction of LSG Group
Table Inflight Catering Sales, Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share of LSG Group (2021-2023)
Table Industrial Chain of Inflight Catering
Table Leading Consumers of Inflight Catering
Figure Global Inflight Catering Sales and Growth Rate Forecast (2024-2031)
Figure Global Inflight Catering Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast (2024-2031)
Table Global Inflight Catering Market Size and CAGR Forecast by Region (2024-2031)
Table Global Inflight Catering Market Size and CAGR Forecast by Type (2024-2031)
Table Global Inflight Catering Market Size and CAGR Forecast by Application (2024-2031)
Table Global Inflight Catering Market Size and CAGR Forecast by Sales Channel (2024-2031)
Research Methodology:
Inflight Catering Market Size Estimation
To estimate market size and trends, we use a combination of top-down and bottom-up methods. This allows us to evaluate the market from various perspectives—by company, region, product type, and end users.
Our estimates are based on actual sales data, excluding any discounts. Segment breakdowns and market shares are calculated using weighted averages based on usage rates and average prices. Regional insights are determined by how widely a product or service is adopted in each area.
Key companies are identified through secondary sources like industry reports and company filings. We then verify revenue estimates and other key data points through primary research, including interviews with industry experts, company executives, and decision-makers.
We take into account all relevant factors that could influence the market and validate our findings with real-world input. Our final insights combine both qualitative and quantitative data to provide a well-rounded view. Please note, these estimates do not account for unexpected changes such as inflation, economic downturns, or policy shifts.
Data Source
Secondary Sources
This study draws on a wide range of secondary sources, including press releases, annual reports, non-profit organizations, industry associations, government agencies, and customs data. We also referred to reputable databases and directories such as Bloomberg, Wind Info, Hoovers, Factiva, Trading Economics, Statista, and others. Additional references include investor presentations, company filings (e.g., SEC), economic data, and documents from regulatory and industry bodies.
These sources were used to gather technical and market-focused insights, identify key players, analyze market segmentation and classification, and track major trends and developments across industries.
| Market Size |
|
|
| Market Position of Top Company |
|
|
| Qualitative Analysis |
|
|
Primary Sources
As part of our primary research, we interviewed a variety of stakeholders from both the supply and demand sides to gather valuable qualitative and quantitative insights.
On the supply side, we spoke with product manufacturers, competitors, industry experts, research institutions, distributors, traders, and raw material suppliers. On the demand side, we engaged with business leaders, marketing and sales heads, technology and innovation directors, supply chain executives, and end users across key organizations.
These conversations helped us better understand market segmentation, pricing, applications, leading players, supply chains, demand trends, industry outlook, and key market dynamics—including risks, opportunities, barriers, and strategic developments.
Key Data Information from Primary Sources
| Primary Sources | Parameters | Key Data |
| Market Segments(by Application, by Type) |
|
|
| Total Market |
|
|